Fresh Pears With Parmigiano-Reggiano and Balsamic Vinegar |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A splendid recipe adapted from The Splendid Table: Recipes from Emilia-Romagna, the Heartland of Northern Italian Food by Lynne Rossetto Kasper. This is best eaten right away! Ingredients:
3 ripe anjou pears or 3 comice pears |
1 small lemon, juice of |
3 -4 ounces parmigiano-reggiano cheese, in 1 piece |
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar |
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar |
1/4 teaspoon dark brown sugar |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, vigorously whisk the vinegars and dark brown sugar together.
2. Halve and core the pears, leaving the skins on.
3. Slice each halve into long thin slivers.
4. Drizzle with a little lemon juice to keep from turning brown.
5. Fan out about 4 or 5 pieces of pears on each of six salad plates.
6. At the base of the fan place a knob of cheese.
7. Moisten each chunk with a few drops of balsamic vinegar, and serve. Enjoy!
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